Quick definitions from WordNet (twist)▸ noun:turning or twisting around (in place) ("With a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room")▸ noun:social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s ("They liked to dance the twist")▸ noun:a jerky pulling movement▸ noun:an interpretation of a text or action▸ noun:a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself▸ noun:a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight▸ noun:a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments▸ noun:any clever (deceptive) maneuver▸ noun:the act of rotating rapidly ("It broke off after much twisting")▸ noun:the act of winding or twisting▸ noun:an unforeseen development▸ noun:a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair▸ verb:practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive▸ verb:twist suddenly so as to sprain ("The wrestler twisted his shoulder")▸ verb:turn in the opposite direction ("Twist a wire")▸ verb:form into a spiral shape ("The cord is all twisted")▸ verb:form into twists ("Twist the bacon around the sausage")▸ verb:do the twist▸ verb:twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates▸ verb:cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form ("Twist the dough into a braid")▸ verb:to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)▸ name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #24133)
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